Sprints:Sprinting essentially involves running at full speed over the full race distance. Little Athletics sprint distances are 70, 100, 200 and 400 metres, although U6's do not run more than 100 metres, and U7/8's don't run 400 metres. Although technically a sprint for older athletes the 400 metres is perhaps best considered a middle distance race for most Little Athletes.

Tayshon Foley - 100m & 200m State Gold Medalist 2015

Track Event

Sprints are held on track with generally 8 lanes. Older athletes will use starting blocks for the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Lauren U14 - Townsville Winter Championships 2016

Starting Blocks

Older athletes, U11 up to U17 will be able to use starting blocks for the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Cap Gun Start

All races will be started with a cap gun and timed. We are looking to introduce a new electronic timing system this year.